Introduction

The Harvey A. Andruss Library (named for a former Bloomsburg University president) provides access to more than 450,000 volumes of books, bound periodicals, and government documents; 2 million microforms; 130,000 journals, magazines, and newspapers in both print and electronic format; and over 200 online databases.

The technologically designed building provides more than 900 study spaces with more than 200 having computer access to the library's and worldwide information resources. There are 30+ group study rooms, word processing rooms, photocopying rooms, and a graduate student/faculty study. The building also offers lounge and exhibit spaces and a new University Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. It also provides wireless computer access in all areas of the building.

The library and its facilities are open to the general public.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement
The Harvey A. Andruss Library of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
supports the educational mission of the University through selecting, organizing,
preserving, and disseminating information in all its formats and manifestations.
The primary responsibility of the organization is to provide the human
and technical resources necessary for the University community and secondarily
the public to retrieve information effectively. The Library is devoted
to developing and implementing programs and services and to building and
preserving collections in all their appropriate forms to meet primarily
the curricular and general information needs and secondarily the recreational
information needs of its users. The Library maintains collections that
promote free inquiry and intellectual development and provides instruction
in the information gathering and evaluation process. The Library is also
committed to working cooperatively with other libraries toward the fulfillment
of its mission.